Oakland reaches $2.4 million settlement with family of man killed by driver on 14th Street
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from The Oaklandside3 months ago
The Putilov family alleged that the intersection constituted a 'dangerous condition of public property,' making it a major factor in the collision. The city had plenty of notice about the dangerous conditions there, but they failed to take action.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/10/10/oakland-reaches-2-4-million-settlement-with-family-of-man-killed-by-driver-on-14th-street/
Lawyers for the Putilov family stated that as a result of the collision, the family would deal with 'the unimaginable and fatal consequences of the City's inaction for the rest of their lives,' emphasizing the psychological toll on the family.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/10/10/oakland-reaches-2-4-million-settlement-with-family-of-man-killed-by-driver-on-14th-street/
The settlement amount of $2.4 million resolves one part of the ongoing tragedy. It allows the city to avoid admitting liability, a contentious point of community concern after the accident.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/10/10/oakland-reaches-2-4-million-settlement-with-family-of-man-killed-by-driver-on-14th-street/
Community advocates gathered after the incident to demand the City Council expedite measures to improve safety at the intersection, highlighting ongoing concerns about dangerous driving conditions in the area.
The Oaklandsidehttps://oaklandside.org/2024/10/10/oakland-reaches-2-4-million-settlement-with-family-of-man-killed-by-driver-on-14th-street/
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